amateur photo thread.

[oldvictory]

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[GTracer38]

Some awesome cars there out on track, the Camaro (race car) is very rare here in the UK. Great photos. 👍

Cheers! It can be very easy to not appreciate the cars we see so often in period until after they're retired from service.

Trying to get a few more snaps of the Gen3 era than I ever did with COTF/Gen2. Added benefit of being trackside more often!

 

[tbtstt]

Cheers! It can be very easy to not appreciate the cars we see so often in period until after they're retired from service.

This doesn't get said enough by motorsport fans (in my personal opinion).

To me an appreciation of what is racing now is as important as appreciating what has gone before.

 

[tbtstt]

I was fortunate enough to get back across to Perth over the last week, having only been there once previously, which coincided nicely with Supercars annual visit to Wanneroo.

A lot of misses, particularly on Saturday at Turn 1, but I did get the tracks 'glory' shot which I'd regretted not trying to get last time I was there. Cracking weekend overall.

ADP Team18 Camaro by Matt Bink, on Flickr

Great set, but this first shot is easily my favourite. Lighting looks lovely and the timing is spot on with the car getting some curb there.

Yes the f2.8 aperture/blur and high quality lens will make a big difference especially around the pitlane and drivers. It excels with portraits etc post some photos if you get a chance, I will try and dig out some old ones taken with my 70-200mm.

So I only used the 70-200 for panning during my comparison day with the 55-250 at Touring Car Rewind. I tried to give the 70-200 more time as I have used the 55-250 a lot over the years so I am obviously very familiar with it but, despite my best efforts, I couldn't get as sharp a pan out of the 70-200.

I suspect it would be a different story in low light but, for the general conditions I am in the vast majority of the time, I am not convinced the 70-200 is going to be a massive benefit at the moment. I hear what you are saying about the pitlane/driver usage though and, as the 70-200 owner has been kind enough to let me use the lens for a couple of events (and as I really need to spend more time trying static shots and not fixating on moving cars!), I may try and use the 70-200 for that next time out.

First time out with my 100-400 as well. Felt odd having so much more range now, really looking forward to getting more practice with it.

Opel Vectra (1) (Robert Whelan) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 306 GTi (72) (Carl Chambers) by Steve White, on Flickr

I did wonder if sustaining panning with the 100-400 might be hard work after mainly using smaller lenses but, in some ways, I was finding the bigger lens made it easier to get a smoother track.

Favourite pans of the day all came from the trusty 55-250 though:

Vauxhall Vectra (5) (Jason Hughes) by Steve White, on Flickr

Vauxhall Cavalier (67) (Tony Absolom) by Steve White, on Flickr

Ford Escort RS1600i (84) (James Brick) by Steve White, on Flickr

 

[MedigoFlame]

I hardly do landscape photos, but couldn't help and copy some other folks who were trying to get photos of the sunrise over the White Mountains of New Hampshire whilst we were situated at about the halfway point up the road to the summit. Technically I was there for a hill climb time trial, but thought I'd try my hand at catching this with my Canon R6 with an EF MK1 70-200MM lens.

Shot at 100mm, F/4.5, 1/500, and ISO - 1000.

I want to post more photos, but don't feel like I'm quite ready yet with the editing. Plus I'm saving them for my article once I write it up.

 

[zaxs]

I hardly do landscape photos, but couldn't help and copy some other folks who were trying to get photos of the sunrise over the White Mountains of New Hampshire whilst we were situated at about the halfway point up the road to the summit. Technically I was there for a hill climb time trial, but thought I'd try my hand at catching this with my Canon R6 with an EF MK1 70-200MM lens.

Shot at 100mm, F/4.5, 1/500, and ISO - 1000.

I want to post more photos, but don't feel like I'm quite ready yet with the editing. Plus I'm saving them for my article once I write it up.

Nice one!
But as I see, here are they putting cars, we should open thread for general photos that we took...

 

[oldvictory]

Great set, but this first shot is easily my favourite. Lighting looks lovely and the timing is spot on with the car getting some curb there.

So I only used the 70-200 for panning during my comparison day with the 55-250 at Touring Car Rewind. I tried to give the 70-200 more time as I have used the 55-250 a lot over the years so I am obviously very familiar with it but, despite my best efforts, I couldn't get as sharp a pan out of the 70-200.

I suspect it would be a different story in low light but, for the general conditions I am in the vast majority of the time, I am not convinced the 70-200 is going to be a massive benefit at the moment. I hear what you are saying about the pitlane/driver usage though and, as the 70-200 owner has been kind enough to let me use the lens for a couple of events (and as I really need to spend more time trying static shots and not fixating on moving cars!), I may try and use the 70-200 for that next time out.

First time out with my 100-400 as well. Felt odd having so much more range now, really looking forward to getting more practice with it.

pel Vectra (1) (Robert Whelan) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 306 GTi (72) (Carl Chambers) by Steve White, on Flickr

I did wonder if sustaining panning with the 100-400 might be hard work after mainly using smaller lenses but, in some ways, I was finding the bigger lens made it easier to get a smoother track.

Favourite pans of the day all came from the trusty 55-250 though:

Vauxhall Vectra (5) (Jason Hughes) by Steve White, on Flickr

Vauxhall Cavalier (67) (Tony Absolom) by Steve White, on Flickr

Ford Escort RS1600i (84) (James Brick) by Steve White, on Flickr

Nice panning, yes it is always easier with what you are used to (weight, technique, zoom etc) A new lens can take a couple of visits and feel to get good shots. I find some of my older light kit lenses I got the best shots from as they were light and quick. I also never really panned much with 70-200mm and used it for more stills in the end but a fantastic lens. My best pans come from my 100-400mm and 150-600mm though as I find they suited me more by hand and you can stand so far away from the crowds. Great shots again. p.s I saw the Plato/Hughes Vauxhall Vectra at Donington Park (UK).

 

[eran0004]

The solar eclipse from northern Sweden.
Photo taken with my potato phone camera (the cheapest and slowest Samsung that money can buy) with polarized sunglasses in front of the lens.

 

[zzz_pt]

Hamburger DOM
30mm f/4

 

[zaxs]

This morning moon eclipse from northern Croatia

It was about half in Earth's shadow, it was in 5:15 this morning.
At 6:12, when it should have have been 90% in shadow, it was gone in west.

 

[tbtstt]

I was in France at the end of last month for the fifth round of the European Rallycross Championship at Loheac. It was a three day event and, with the first date running late into the evening, it was only on the morning of day two when I checked my pictures and realized my camera had a serious problem.

Thought the weekend was a write off, but one of the other accredited media had a spare 7D in his bag which he was happy to lend me for the two days. Incredibly grateful to him, as he really saved my weekend. Few pictures from day two and three...

Renault Megane RS RX (29) (Fabien Pailler) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (19) (Sébastien Loeb) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (16) (Julien Febreau) by Steve White, on Flickr

Hyundai i20 4x4 T16 (14) (Rokas Baciuska) by Steve White, on Flickr
Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (77) (Derek Tohill) by Steve White, on Flickr

Skoda Fabia S1600 (88) (Vaclav Tuma) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Megane RS RX (29) (Fabien Pailler) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (19) (Sébastien Loeb) by Steve White, on Flickr

Hyundai i20 4x4 T16 (18) (Juha Rytkonen) by Steve White, on Flickr

Volkswagen Polo 4x4 T16 (8) (Johan Kristoffersson) by Steve White, on Flickr

Ford Fiesta VII 4x4 T16 (13) (Andreas Bakkerud) by Steve White, on Flickr

Skoda Fabia 4x4 T16 (1) (Davy Jeanney) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (77) (Derek Tohill) by Steve White, on Flickr

Volkswagen Polo 4x4 T16 (27) (Laszlo Kiss) by Steve White, on Flickr

Audi S1 4x4 T16 (73) (Tamas Karai) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Megane RS RX (29) (Fabien Pailler) by Steve White, on Flickr

 

[Nico_Ble99]

Here are some pictures of my first ever trip to the Hockenheimring last Sunday, from GT Open, Formula Regional and Porsche Cup Benelux. Enjoy!

4-DSC03134 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

DSC03221 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

14-DSC02677 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

13-DSC02693 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

12-DSC02695 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

1-DSC03288 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

3-DSC03145 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

11-DSC02810 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

10-DSC02837 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

9-DSC02878 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

8-DSC02932 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

7-DSC03076 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

6-DSC03077 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

5-DSC03107 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

 

[zaxs]

From this morning, full 🌕

Photos taken by Honor Magic 8 Pro.

 

[Nico_Ble99]

It's been my favourite racing weekend of the year last weekend, the Spa Six Hours weekend. Cars like these do remind me how much more simple, exciting and pretty racing can be.

Now, I would have put the images via Flickr BB code so you could enjoy them in full resolution, but for some reason it wouldn't show the image.

 

[tbtstt]

It's been my favourite racing weekend of the year last weekend, the Spa Six Hours weekend. Cars like these do remind me how much more simple, exciting and pretty racing can be.

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Group A R32 Skylines and GT40's: what a perfect race weekend.

Fantastic captures as usual, superb set of pictures.

 

[Ferraridriver27]

Went on vacation in central Italy, mostly in the Tuscany and Umbria region and took a few phone pictures:

Sadly no Go-kart racing in Siena

The Auditore weren't at home

High noon in Florence

Supporting the ceiling

GT5 vibes

Italian Super Battle at Magione circuit

 

[tbtstt]

Went to Portugal for the first time last month, for the finale of the European Rallycross Championship at Lousada. It was very hot, very dusty and there was more restrictions at the circuit than I hoped, but I still had a great weekend.

Managed to find a few spots I liked, so here are some snaps...

Volkswagen Polo 4x4 T16 (8) (Johan Kristoffersson) & Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (7) (Patrick O'Donovan) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (7) (Patrick O'Donovan) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 (101) (Jorge Machado) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Clio (12) (Andrea Benezet) by Steve White, on Flickr

Ford Fiesta VII 4x4 T16 (13) (Andreas Bakkerud) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (7) (Patrick O'Donovan) by Steve White, on Flickr

Audi S1 4x4 T16 (117) (Michael Leonard) by Steve White, on Flickr

Ford Fiesta VII 4x4 T16 (13) (Andreas Bakkerud) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Megane RS RX (29) (Fabien Pailler) by Steve White, on Flickr

Ford Fiesta VII 4x4 T16 (67) (Johannes Rafoss) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Clio (94) (Ivo Gabrans) by Steve White, on Flickr

Volkswagen Polo 4x4 T16 (8) (Johan Kristoffersson) & Renault Megane RS RX (29) (Fabien Pailler) by Steve White, on Flickr

 

[oldvictory]

Went to Portugal for the first time last month, for the finale of the European Rallycross Championship at Lousada. It was very hot, very dusty and there was more restrictions at the circuit than I hoped, but I still had a great weekend.

Managed to find a few spots I liked, so here are some snaps...

Volkswagen Polo 4x4 T16 (8) (Johan Kristoffersson) & Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (7) (Patrick O'Donovan) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (7) (Patrick O'Donovan) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 (101) (Jorge Machado) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Clio (12) (Andrea Benezet) by Steve White, on Flickr

Ford Fiesta VII 4x4 T16 (13) (Andreas Bakkerud) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (7) (Patrick O'Donovan) by Steve White, on Flickr

Audi S1 4x4 T16 (117) (Michael Leonard) by Steve White, on Flickr

Ford Fiesta VII 4x4 T16 (13) (Andreas Bakkerud) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Megane RS RX (29) (Fabien Pailler) by Steve White, on Flickr

Ford Fiesta VII 4x4 T16 (67) (Johannes Rafoss) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Clio (94) (Ivo Gabrans) by Steve White, on Flickr

Volkswagen Polo 4x4 T16 (8) (Johan Kristoffersson) & Renault Megane RS RX (29) (Fabien Pailler) by Steve White, on Flickr

You still managed to find some great locations and cars @tbtstt The last 2 are my personal faves, this is what I feel RX is all about! capturing all the hot dust and dirt.

The Clio one 2nd from last is 🔥 capturing the brake light, dust trail at speed. Well done, I enjoyed seeing the RX cars and this track. I bet you were hot and sweating there it looks baking 🥵 I know what it is like lugging cameras about in the heat!

 

[tbtstt]

I bet you were hot and sweating there it looks baking 🥵 I know what it is like lugging cameras about in the heat!

The event ran over three days (Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday); the Friday afternoon was quite warm, but Saturday and Sunday were ridiculous. It was over 34 degrees and there was very little shade/shelter trackside. I had to step away from the track for a bit on Saturday, because I wasn't managing the heat too well.

I really wanted to get inside the corner shown on the last shot (as it would have been perfect for panning), but that was one of the limited access areas.

 

[eran0004]

Last night’s aurora behind some clouds in the distance.

 

[Famine]

Really kicking off tonight...

 

[GTracer38]

Back from my 20th Bathurst 1000 trip. Another cracking weekend.

Here is a quick shot of the eventual winner and a late-race pass into Murray's Corner by Ojeda.

KOS/HAZ DJR Mustang by Matt Bink, on Flickr

Ojeda passes Lowndes by Matt Bink, on Flickr

 

[oldvictory]

Back from my 20th Bathurst 1000 trip. Another cracking weekend.

Here is a quick shot of the eventual winner and a late-race pass into Murray's Corner by Ojeda.

KOS/HAZ DJR Mustang by Matt Bink, on Flickr

Ojeda passes Lowndes by Matt Bink, on Flickr

Great shots. I have never been to Aus or Bathurst. I love these muscle cars, they are just not seen here. Is Bathurst mostly muscle cars now or do they mix it up in the race weekend with other race cars i.e Japanese/UK etc? 👍

 

[GTracer38]

Great shots. I have never been to Aus or Bathurst. I love these muscle cars, they are just not seen here. Is Bathurst mostly muscle cars now or do they mix it up in the race weekend with other race cars i.e Japanese/UK etc? 👍

Cheers! The 1000 event leans into the V8/Muscle car side of the sport.

The undercard included Super2 (ex-Supercars for young drivers) TCM (60's/70's muscle cars), V8 SuperUtes (dual cab utes/trucks that run V8's) and then Carrera Cup and Toyota GR Cup which cater to the corporates and juniors respectively.

There have been other classes on and off over the years but they are the standard set you come to expect.

The 12 hour event in Feb (GT's) or the event 6 hour at Easter (Production cars) tend to offer a bit more variety on that front.

 

[oldvictory]

Cheers! The 1000 event leans into the V8/Muscle car side of the sport.

The undercard included Super2 (ex-Supercars for young drivers) TCM (60's/70's muscle cars), V8 SuperUtes (dual cab utes/trucks that run V8's) and then Carrera Cup and Toyota GR Cup which cater to the corporates and juniors respectively.

There have been other classes on and off over the years but they are the standard set you come to expect.

The 12 hour event in Feb (GT's) or the event 6 hour at Easter (Production cars) tend to offer a bit more variety on that front.

Thanks, It is a great track anyway, I always enjoy driving it in racing games ever since shift 1. I bet it is amazing watching up high in those areas with the views. 👍

 

[Ferraridriver27]

Interesting cloud formations over the Dolomites these past few days

 

[tbtstt]

Few shots from the final Rallycross France round of 2026 at Dreux.

Audi S1 4x4 T16 (21) (Damien Meunier) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (77) (Derek Tohill) by Steve White, on Flickr

Audi S1 4x4 T16 (95) (Yury Belevskiy) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (17) (Yann Clairay) by Steve White, on Flickr

Dacia Sandero S1600 (172) (Julien Hardonniere) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Twingo S1600 (155) (Emmanuel Beurrier) by Steve White, on Flickr

Audi S1 4x4 T16 (21) (Damien Meunier) by Steve White, on Flickr

Skoda Fabia S1600 (102) (Valentin Lumet) by Steve White, on Flickr

Audi S1 4x4 T16 (15) (Tamas Karai) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Twingo (262) (Chloe Bigot) by Steve White, on Flickr

Ford Fiesta (306) (Kévin Jacquinet) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (77) (Derek Tohill) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 (126) (Johann Etienne) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Twingo S1600 (193) (Tony Bardeau) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (14) (Emmanuel Moinel) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Twingo S1600 (155) (Emmanuel Beurrier) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Clio S1600 (114) (Romain Masse) by Steve White, on Flickr

Renault Clio (315) (Marin Le Jossec) by Steve White, on Flickr

Peugeot 208 4x4 T16 (17) (Yann Clairay) by Steve White, on Flickr

It has been a few years since I have last been at Dreux. Slightly more restricted in terms of photography options now, but I still really like the circuit. The French Championship is absolutely superb though, well presented and very well run.

 

[BGreenFace]

Back in septembre my school had a car and coffee style of event where people brought their cars. Amongst the clapped outs civics and golf there was some outside people who brought cool stuff:

GMC syclone

Clean Civic type R

A fougal Mach1 very cool find (it is kind of like singer Porsches except with mustangs)

A beautiful 850i BMW, not the factory color but the purple looked beautiful in person.
All pictures were taken and edited with an iPhone 18 pro.

 

[zaxs]

This sunrise, first hard frost:

And full 🌕 on 26th

 

[Nico_Ble99]

A few shots of my last race for this year: the NASCAR Euro Series finale at Circuit Zolder.

DSC05216 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

DSC05265 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

DSC05288 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

DSC05396 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

DSC05452 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

DSC05474 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr